View images of the 'Climb with Charlie' event as almost 200 climbs take place across Ireland - and the world - this weekend.
Steady does it - making the trek up 'the Reek'An encouraging sign spurs on Croagh Patrick climbersWas this the first climb in the country? People, who set off at dawn, reach the top of Co Armagh's Slieve GullionThe climb started at 9.30am from the car park at the bottom of Croagh PatrickRTÉ staff, including some of Charlie's former newsroom colleagues, before their climb of Howth HeadCharlie gives the starting orderCharlie Bird and his wife Claire who set off at 10.30amA view from Croagh PatrickPeople fundraised for the same charities in almost every countyTaking a breatherAround 150 people climbed Mushera Mountain in Co CorkThis group, organised by the Macroom and District Lions Club, started at 6.15amBallincollig Scouts 49th Troop starting their Climb with Charlie up The Paps Mountains in Co KerryCharlie and his wife Claire celebrate as they reach the summitRyan Tubridy with Charlie Bird on Croagh PatrickCharlie asks people to share the hand of friendship and thanks people for their supportPresenter Ryan Tubridy surrounded by Climb with Charlie supportersPieta Kerry on Carrantuohill, Co KerryFamily and friends of the late Margaret McMahon did her proud today and climbed Croagh Patrick for the IMNDACharlie Bird makes his way up to the summitGetting there! Charlie Bird on Croagh PatrickRyan Tubridy, Charlie Bird and Daniel O'Donnell celebrate at the summitSharing the moment at the summit of Croagh PatrickCharlie Bird lights five candles - one for people who are in a dark place and climbing their own mountain every day; one for the people of Ukraine; one for Covid frontline workers and one for Limerick woman Vicky PhelanOver 200 people walked from Ballymoe in Co Galway to Ballintubber in Co Roscommon all part of the one parish the home of St Croans GAA (Credit: Howard Simpson)Traffic management as part of the Balllymoe to Ballintubber walk (Credit: Howard Simpson)
